Bonney Lake Relay for Life seeks volunteers

The Bonney Lake Relay For Life committee are looking for volunteers to fill the following positions:

Logistics Chair

• in conjunction with Event Chair and staff partner, secure Relay site
• determine site restrictions and limitations, including city permits needed, and develop a Risk Management plan for the site
• secure tents, tables, chairs, lights, portable toilets, stage, etc, getting as much donated as possible
• recruit day of volunteers and groups to help with set up, management during the event, and clean up
• run “the show” as the point person for onsite challenges

Youth Involvement Chair

• develop a plan to involve youth in all aspects of Relay
• recruit youth to serve on the planning committee and volunteer at the event
• recruit teams from schools, church youth groups and youth organizations
• promote the use of Mini-Relays in elementary schools as team fund raisers
• manage youth activities and volunteers at the event

Sponsorship Chair

• develop a plan for soliciting and recognizing sponsors, including setting levels of sponsorship that make sense for the community
• prepare a sponsorship package
• make sponsorship presentations to selected companies and organizations
• ensure that sponsors are acknowledged before, during and after the event
• send thank you letters to sponsors

Publicity Chair

• develop a communication plan for the entire event
• work to place stories about Relay and Relay participants in both traditional and nontraditional media
• in conjunction with the Online Chair, develop and send an electronic newsletter to all participants
• ensure that the community has been “painted purple” with posters, banners and other informational media
• develop opportunities to make presentations for local organizations

Entertainment and Activities Chair

• plan a balanced schedule of entertainment and activities at the event
• plan meaningful ceremonies
• secure awards and prizes for activities
• print Relay program/schedule for teams at the event
• manage entertainment and activities on site

Team Development Sub-Committee Members

• create a Team Development team, with enough committee members so that each person is responsible for 5-10 teams
• plan and host the Relay Kick Off, Team Captains meetings, Team Captain University, Bank Night and the wrap up team recognition celebration
• ensure that last year’s teams are retained and mentored
• ensure that new teams are recruited and mentored
• communicate frequently with teams through the online website and other means

Online Co-Chair

• customize and activate the website as soon as it’s available
• promote the use of the website at all meetings and through emails to all registered participants
• provide website support for all participants
• keep the website updated
• provide reports for committee and staff

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